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November 16th, 2020

Careers Canadians Don’t Want To Leave

Careers Canadians Don't Want To Leave

As many as 38% of Canadians currently holding jobs in Vancouver and other provinces have switched careers at least once. Moreover, more than one-third of those that have yet to do so are actively considering it or already conducting a job search to do so. Though this is an impressive reflection of the current degree […]

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November 6th, 2020

How To Stay Happy Working From Home

How To Stay Happy Working From Home

Over the last decade, jobs in Vancouver and other regions have become increasingly online-accessible, and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated that growth. As a result, today: 68% of Canadian employers have adopted a flexible workplace structure enabling at least some employees to work from home. About 40% of all jobs in Vancouver are […]

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November 6th, 2020

How to Find a Fulfilling Career in 5 Simple Steps

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We might wish that finding a fulfilling career would be as simple as a fairy godmother popping out of thin air, waving a wand and bippity boppitty boo, you’ve got the perfect job! But in reality, it involves a little more work and some career-oriented soul-searching. Finding jobs in Vancouver or BC can daunt, let […]

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October 20th, 2020

10 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Career

10 questions to ask yourself when choosing a career

Globally, most people will spend approximately one-third of their life working. Choosing a suitable career, therefore, can have a significant impact on your lifestyle, achievements, and overall happiness. Most People’s Job Market Access & Job Search Skills Are Insufficient There is some significant evidence that many people do not (or do not have the ability […]

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October 19th, 2020

5 Benefits of Hiring Remote Workers

5 benefits of hiring remote workers

In the ever-changing job market, one undeniable trend has been the hiring of remote workers. Even before the CoVID-19 pandemic rocked the BC job market, remote work was on the rise. Remote work (or telework) skyrocketed during the pandemic. Prior to March 2020, BC only had a remote workforce of 7%. As of May 2020, […]

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October 13th, 2020

How To Stay Focused On Your Career Goals

how to stay focused on your goals

The majority of people do not regularly set goals and 90%-97% fail to achieve them [1]. This is true whether a goal pertains to personal or professional achievement, whether or not it informs a person’s job search, and — perhaps most importantly — regardless of how important the goal is believed to be. How to […]

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October 4th, 2020

Specific Job Markets That Grew Amidst COVID-19

Job market growth amidst the covid19 pandemic

The job market in Canada as a whole — and the availability of jobs in Vancouver, specifically — has experienced modest growth since July that is expected to continue, albeit slowly, through the end of 2020 [1]. The continued recovery of both the nationwide and provincial job market relies on job creation. This activity is […]

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October 4th, 2020

7 Professional Networking Tips for a Successful Career

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Nearly 80% of professionals agree that professional networking is a valuable tool for career progression [1]. Even so, one-quarter of currently-employed adults do not engage in active professional networking, and 38% of those who do struggle to maintain contact with their network. What is the most significant cause of this networking neglect? Insufficient time for […]

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September 30th, 2020

What You Should Do to Guarantee Your Career Success in 2020

What You Should Do to Guarantee Your Career Success in 2020

This has been a rollercoaster of a year, and you may wonder if it’s better to curl up in bed and Netflix the rest of the year away – or continue to work towards career success. Lucky for you, this year isn’t a complete wash! There are quite a few ways for you to keep […]

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September 18th, 2020

8 Tips to Follow for a Successful Career in 2020

8 tips to follow for a successful career in 2020

With the job market reeling from the effects of COVID-19, people are embarking on a very different job search in 2020. This is true whether it’s jobs in finance or education, jobs in Vancouver or in Tokyo, and working from home or returning to the office. It’s clear that the pandemic has fundamentally changed the […]

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